The quest for reality: Bohr and Wittgenstein : two complementary views

The quest for reality: Bohr and Wittgenstein : two complementary views

Stenholm, Stig

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In both science and philosophy, the twentieth century saw a radical breakdownof certainty in the human worldview. Quantum theorist Stig Stenholm presents Bohr and Wittgenstein as central figures undertaking the necessary replacementof apparent order and certainty with an understanding based on limited concepts in constant flux. INDICE: 1: Prelude: The modern stance; 2: Twilight of the gods; 3: The view from Copenhagen; 4: Epistemological interlude; 5: Wittgenstein enters the scene; 6: Shaky foundations; 7: Physics interface; 8: Philosophical consequences; 9: Metaphysics and reality; 10: Concluding epilogue

  • ISBN: 978-0-19-960358-9
  • Editorial: Oxford University
  • Encuadernacion: Cartoné
  • Páginas: 304
  • Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2011
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés